Minutes 1992/01/06
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Invocation
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Agenda
Roll
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Regular Meeting
January 6, 1992
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Pastor scheduled to give the Invocation was not
present.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
January 2, 1992 at 11:20 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale, Paul
V. Kloecker, Sara C. Nelson, Suellen C. Rowlison, Pete Valdez,
Jr. and Donald F. Gage;
The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month of November
1991 Award to Mark Fachin, Associate Civil Engineer.
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Budget
Res.92-1
Res.91-77
Res.91-78
Res.91-79
Res.#91-80
Dev.Agree.
Flautt
Dept.Report
Bid re:
Equip.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Hale that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved as recommended by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker,
Sara C. Nelson, Suellen Rowlison, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F.
Gage;
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
December 16, 1991;
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Adopted Resolution No. 92-1 relating to an application for
allocation of Mortgage Credit Certificate Issuance Authority -
1992 Renewal;
RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 1
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY RELATING TO AN
APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE
ISSUANCE AUTHORITY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1992 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, HALE, KLOECKER, NELSON,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None;
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Approved Resolution No. 91 -77 as to form approving a
General Plan Text Amendment to include Section 17, "Rural/Urban
Land Uses" into the existing South County Joint Area Plan, City
of Gilroy, applicant, GPA 91-02, adopted December 16, 1991;
Approved Resolution No. 91-78 as to form approving a
General Plan Amendment request of Santa Teresa Associates, GPA
91-05, to change the designation on Gilroy's General Plan Map to
add approximately 75.6 acres within the 20 Year Planning Area,
located east of Santa Teresa Boulevard, north of Mesa Road,
adopted December 16, 1991;
Approved Resolution No. 91-79 as to form denying a General
Plan Amendment request of Carlo and Evelyn Pedron, GPA 91-07 to
change Gilroy's General Plan Map from No Designation to
Professional Office and inclusion within the 20 Year Planning
Area, located at the northeast corner of Cohansey Avenue and No
Name Uno, on approximately 5.68 Acres, adopted December 16, 1991;
Approved Resolution No. 91-80 as to form approving a
General Plan Amendment request of Dewey and Hazel Hewell, GPA 91-
08 to change the designation and density on Gilroy's General Plan
Map for approximately 1.77 acres from Low Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential, located on the west side of Church
Street, north of Liman Ave, adopted December 16, 1991; and
Approved Development Agreement #91-42 with J. Frank Flautt
as recommended.
At 7:07 p.m. to 7:59 p.m. Police Chief Sumisaki and
Assistant Police Chief Gardner gave the Police Departmental
Report.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a report
and recommendation to award the bid of West Star Distributing,
Inc. in the amount of $10,492.67 for a four-wheel turf truckster.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the bid of West Star Distributing, Inc.
in the amount of $10,492.67 be awarded for a four-wheel turf
truckster as recommended.
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Uvas Crk.
Preserve
Bid re:
Equip.
Pub. Hear.
Weed Abate.
Res.:/t92-2
Pub. Hear.
GPA 91-06
Lenihan
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a report
and recommendation to hire Beals Landscape Architecture, Inc. for
Uvas Creek Preserve Architect.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that Beals Landscape Architecture, Inc. be
hired as the Uvas Creek Preserve Architect as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a report
and recommendation to award the bid of Bob Lynch Ford in the
amount of $25,709.64 for a cab and chassis and platform body.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
Councilman Kloecker and carried that the bid of Bob Lynch Ford in
the amount of $25,709.64 be awarded for a cab and chassis and
platform body as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a report
and recommendation to award the bid to the state of California in
the amount of $13,881.00 for a utility van for the Chemical
Control Division.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the bid of the state of
California in the amount of $13,881.00 be awarded for a utility
van for the Chemical Control Division as recommended.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
to consider the annual destruction and removal of weeds and/or
refuse constituting a public nuisance in the City of Gilroy.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Gilroy that the reading of Resolution No. 92-2 be
waived and that it be adopted instructing the Fire Chief to abate
the nuisance arising out of weeds growing upon lots or in front
of properties in the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 2
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INSTRUCTING THE
CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ABATE NUISANCE ARISING OUT OF
WEEDS GROWING UPON LOTS OR IN FRONT OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
GILROY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 754.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January, 1992 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, HALE, KLOECKER, NELSON,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place continued
for Council action re: the Public Hearing to consider a General
Plan Amendment request of James and Anne Lenihan, GPA 91-06, to
change the designation and density on Gilroy's General Plan Map
for approximately 9.03 acres, from Park/Pubic Facility to Low
Density Residential, located on Santa Teresa Boulevard east of
Longmeadow Drive and noted the Gilroy Unified School District
requesting continuance to January 21, 1992 Regular Council
Meeting. It was noted that the Public Hearing was closed
December 16, 1991 and Council action continued to determine the
Gilroy Unified School District plans relative to the Lenihan
property on Santa Teresa Boulevard.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that Council action on this General Plan
Amendment request be further continued to January 21, 1992
regular meeting as requested.
GDDC Rep.
SCVW Rep
Investmt.
Policy
Res.92-3
San Ysidro
Park
CalTrain
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The Mayor noted the appointment of Councilman Hale as the
Council Representative of the Gilroy Downtown Development
Corporation.
The Mayor noted the appointment of Councilwoman Rowlison as the
Council representative for the Santa Clara Valley Water District
South Zone.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a report
and recommendation to approve the 1992 Investment Policy for the
City.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilwoman Nelson and carried that the 1992 Investment Policy
for the City be approved as recommended.
City Administrator presented and explained a report and
recommendation to approve and authorize acceptance of Supplement
No. 00 December 1990 Freeze Assistance.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy seconded by Council-
woman Rowlison that the reading of Resolution No. 92-3 be waived
and that it be adopted approving and authorizing acceptance of
Supplement No. 00 December 1990 Freeze Assistance as recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 3
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER P. L.
93-288.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January 1992 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, HALE, KLOECKER, NELSON,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Vince Miller, 7792 Chestnut Street, addressed the
Council noting that he did not receive any further notification
of the issue of drinking allowed at San Ysidro Park. Mr. Miller
was advised that he should attend the Parks & Recreation
Commission Meeting of January 21, 1992 as this issue would be
discussed at that meeting.
Mr. Manly Willis, 7272 Carmel Street, addressed the Council
regarding some of the agenda items. The Mayor requested that if
Mr. Willis had a specific issue to discuss before the Council
that same be presented to Staff for consideration as a specific
agenda item.
Mr. Mike Munroe, 8752 Lyons Creek, addressed the Council
thanking them for allowing the public to participate in the
Council/Manager Retreat.
The Mayor noted that the matter of establishing a Citizens'
Task Force for the City's Growth Rate would be agendized on the
January 21, 1992 Council Agenda to allow Staff time to determine
if the Gilroy 2000 Committee would be willing to serve in this
capacity.
A request of CalTrain Citizens' Advisory Committee urging
support to request Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to
revise priorities re: CalTrain was noted.
Councilman Kloecker noted that it was not necessary for the
City to take action on this matter.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same except as noted:
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Plan. Com.
1-2-91
P & R Com
11-19-91
Master St.
Tree Plan
Adv.Com.
Cong.Mgmt.
Agency
Santa Clara County Manufacturing Group re: Proposed Post
Measure A Transportation Initiative in Santa Clara County;
Correspondence re: Regional Government/Governance:
Supervisor Diridon, Bay Vision 2020 Local Elected Conveners; and
Santa Clara County Cities Association;
Police Department Employee Commendation;
Brigitte Nicholas in appreciation to the Fire Department;
Police Department Letter of Commendation;
Jo Helen Reed re: Purchase of Products Manufactured in
U.S.A.;
Gavilan College re: General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes
and Annexation Impacting College Enrollment;
Santa Clara County Housing Authority re: Adjustment to the
Housing Voucher Payment Standard;
Monthly Cash & Investments Report for November 30, 1991;
and
Citizens' for Balanced Growth Requesting Establishment of a
Citizens' Task Force for City'S Growth Rate.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 2,
1992 was noted.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of
November 19, 1991 were noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Gilroy and carried that the Master Street Tree Plan Update be
approved as recommended.
The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of
November 18, 1991 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission Meeting of
December 10, 1991 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa noted a scheduled Council Study
Session on the Final Draft of the Circulation Element of the
General Plan for February 10, 1992 at 7:00 p.m., Council
Chambers.
City Administrator Baksa requested that Council notify him
of any additional topics for departmental presentations.
Councilwoman Nelson requested that the Joint Study Session
on the Greenbelt Issue be located in the Council Chambers in
order that same may be televised.
City Administrator Baksa noted that notices have already
been sent from the county and City for same to be scheduled in
the Employees' Lounge location. He noted that future Study
Sessions would be scheduled for the Council Chambers.
The Mayor noted the appointment of Council Advisory
Committees and Representatives.
The Mayor thanked the Council for a successful Retreat.
Councilman Kloecker recommended that the City support a
recommendation to appoint James Lawson, Councilman from the
City of Milpitas to the Congestion Management Agency Board and
himself as Alternate.
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Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Kloecker and carried that the City supports the
recommendation to appoint James Lawson, Milpitas City Councilman
to the Congestion Management Agency Board and Councilman Kloecker
as the Alternate.
City Administrator Baksa noted the Joint Powers Sewer
Advisory Committee Meetings would be held in Morgan Hill for the
next three months due to only three active Councilmembers in
Morgan Hill constituting a quorum and action by Morgan Hill
requires same to take place in Morgan Hill.
City Administrator Baksa noted a Department Head Retreat
scheduled for January 30th and 31, 1992.
The Mayor noted the following meetings:
Santa Clara County Cities Association General Membership
Meeting, January 9, 1992 - 6:00 p.m., The Tech Museum of
Innovation, San Jose. Councilman Hale noted that he would attend
same;
Joint Gilroy City Council/Planning Commission Study
Session, January 13, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, City
Hall, Gilroy re: Discussion of the Residential Development
Ordinance (RDO);
Joint Gilroy City Council/County Planning Department/Gilroy
Planning Commission Study Session, January 14, 1992 - 7:00 p.m.,
Employees' Lounge, City Hall, Gilroy, re: South County Planning
Issues.
Councilman Kloecker requested that Staff conduct a salary
survey for Councilmembers and agendize same at a future Council
Meeting.
The Mayor noted that data from the Retreat should be
available by January 21, 1992.
At 8:52 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to January 21,
1992 at 7:00 p.m. (January 20, 1992 Legal Holiday).
Respectfully submitted,
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